The tipping culture has become a controversial practice, with many expressing frustration over its escalation. A user highlighted the issue of being forced to tip even when they didn’t receive service, stating, “If I use self-checkout, and it asks for a tip, does that mean I get to tip myself? Yes. Yes it does.” Another shared their experience with Target.com, noting that after delivery, customers are compelled to tip without the option to skip. “Actually, no I don’t have the choice,” they said, describing how the process forces tipping. The debate around tipping culture has grown as people question whether it’s necessary for companies to rely on customers’ guilt to subsidize wages. A viral video showed a delivery driver confronting a woman who refused to tip, sparking discussion about whether drivers should depend on gratuities for fair pay. Some argue that the pressure is on workers to put their foot down and challenge their employers, with one user stating, “They accepted slave treatment, why should we enable it?” The issue extends beyond U.S. borders, with reports of similar practices in Germany, where “Tipping Culture” is described as a social burden. The discussion continues, with some suggesting that tipping feels like enabling rather than helping.